Sexual Assault in Prisons

Sadly, jails and prisons of all types across the country have failed miserably in preventing sexual assaults within their facilities. Sometimes, these assaults are carried out by their own employees. If you or someone you love has suffered such an atrocity, a civil lawsuit may be able to provide compensation.

The rights of incarcerated people-both those convicted of crimes and those who are awaiting trial-are protected by the constitution and potentially other laws, such as the Federal Tort Claims Act. One piece of good news is that the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits based on sexual assault is much longer in Texas than for other personal injuries: you have five years to file your lawsuit from the date of the assault. Another reprieve is that while the right of currently-incarcerated people to file lawsuits based on their imprisonment has been severely restricted by the Prison Litigation Reform Act, the deadline for filing an initial grievance does not apply to sexual assault claims.

If you or a loved one have been affected by jail medical neglect, contact the Law Offices

of Don Tittle, PLLC today at (214) 522-8400 or complete our online contact form.

The content of this blog post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship.

Don Tittle

Attorney & Founder

For 35 years, Don Tittle has achieved high-profile, decisive victories in Texas courts, excelling in criminal defense, civil rights litigation, and complex wrongful death and personal injury cases. His law practice now frequently focuses (often concentrates) on cases of abuse and neglect by private jail companies, fighting for justice on behalf of vulnerable individuals.

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